Nekton MissionBermuda & North West Atlantic

Baseline ExplorerThe Baseline Explorer (BEX) is the Mission’s submersible deployment ship with science laboratories and technical diving equipment.BEX is owned and operated by Global Sub Dive which supports the non-profits Global Underwater Explorers and Project Baseline

Dive teamIn tandem with submersibles, divers operate down to 100m on re-breathers and scooters equipped with stereoscopic cameras for visual transects.

Triton 1000/2A cutting-edge new submersible.The latest fully transparent spherical pressure hulls provide a revolutionary new visual and 3D perspective on the environment, critical for scientific observation and filming.

ROVRemotely Operated Vehicles are equipped with at least a video camera and lights. Additional science equipment is commonly added. Based on the CCGS Hudson, the ROV will allow the team to dive deeper and explore further into the unknown.

Follow the mission journeyFollow the progress of the expedition on nektonmission.org and plot important locations using the color-coded technology listed below.

Are the team using submarines in the ocean south west of Bermuda? Circle the location in purple and draw a dotted line between there and the last location.

Overview map of Nekton mission

Sargasso SeaA vast patch of ocean named after the free-floating seaweed Sargassum, that floats in mats across the region.

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Halifax, Nova ScotiaThe departure point for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Hudson to explore the Gully region and the Sargasso Sea. The Gully

The Gully Marine Protected Area encompasses 2,364 square kilometers, making it the largest underwater canyon in the North West Atlantic.

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BermudaBermuda is the focus for the submersible exploration and the deep dive teams. See detailed map.

Detailed map of Bermuda area

Challenger Bank

Argus Bank

Bowditch Seamount

Hamilton, BermudaHamilton is the capital of Bermuda. Its population of 1,010 is one of the smallest of any capital city.

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